Published: Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11:45 p.m.

TUSCALOOSA | The Super 6 Championships — the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s six state football title games — return to

Bryant-Denny Stadium in December, and the host organization will stick with its game plan: consistency and hospitality.

The Class 1A, 3A and 5A championships will be played Dec. 5, with the 2A, 4A and 6A championship games Dec. 6.

Don Staley, executive director of the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission, said looking back on the years it has been held in Tuscaloosa, the key to an exceptional event is catering to the audience and continuing to do things that the organization does well.

“We look to see the positive and negatives in both cities. The association sees few flaws, but one thing is to improve the awareness of the Super 6 in social media.”

The Super 6 games were played in Birmingham from 1996-2008. They moved to Tuscaloosa and Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium in alternating years starting in 2009, and the contract has been extended: The games will be played in Tuscaloosa in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019 and in Auburn in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020.

Staley said the host organization can also improve on communications between the team of event hosts and the hotels. Staley is already working with a host staff to ensure things are ready come December.

Staley also said he hopes to see more local teams make it to increase attendance because more people come out to support area teams and it amplifies the experience.

Nevertheless, Staley guaranteed hospitality will always be top priority.

“We will just continue to roll out the red carpet for them and provide great customer service for all who is in attendance,” he said.

Steve Savarese, executive director of the AHSAA, said that with more than 100,000 people attending the Super 6 in the last two years, the association made a great move by putting the games in Tuscaloosa and Auburn.

“We are elated and thankful that our cities and the Central Board of Control had the foresight to allow these games to continue to be played in these stadiums,” Savarese said.

Ron Ingram, AHSAA director of communications, said young athletes have a great opportunity to play in the stadiums where the University of Alabama and Auburn University play.

“This means incredible memories and experiences for our schools to come to Tuscaloosa and to play on the same field where many greats have played,” Ingram said. “Back a year ago, I saw a dad and his cheerleader daughter hugging each other as they saw their school highlighted on the Jumbotron. It is sometimes overwhelming, but a great moment to be a part of,” Ingram said.

Staley and the AHSAA board are thrilled with the contract extension.

“This is an event recognized by the coaches, players and administration to be a first-class event every time it is in Tuscaloosa, so we were excited and appreciate the consistency with what the city of Tuscaloosa and Auburn has done over the course of the years,” Staley said.

Demopolis High School players and fans know firsthand how big an opportunity it is to not only make it to the Super 6, but to win. Demopolis has won a state title twice: Class 4A in 2004 at Legion Field and 5A in 2009 in Bryant-Denny.

“It was unbelievable and exciting for the kids,” Demopolis coach Tom Causey said. “Once they finished warmups and came out of that tunnel, it was all focus into playing the ballgame.”

Causey also said the team’s welcome in Tuscaloosa was first-class.

“It was great. They did a fantastic job on getting us in and out. We had a breeze getting into the hotels, and it was not only for the day of the game, but even the next day, our hosts made sure we left satisfied,” Causey said.

Linden also experienced playing in that atmosphere. The Patriots competed in Bryant-Denny in 2011 for the 1A championship, losing 23-12 to Marion County.

Linden coach Andro Williams said it was the first time his team had a chance to compete on that level.

“It is a great opportunity to get people out and get exposed and also gives the chance for people who have never been in that stadium before to experience it,” Williams said.

Williams also said the hospitality in Tuscaloosa was top-notch.

“Our host was great. He did a really good job, and I was very pleased with how everything went according to schedule and on time,” Williams said.

<p>TUSCALOOSA | The Super 6 Championships — the Alabama High School Athletic Association's six state football title games — return to </p><p>Bryant-Denny Stadium in December, and the host organization will stick with its game plan: consistency and hospitality.</p><p>The Class 1A, 3A and 5A championships will be played Dec. 5, with the 2A, 4A and 6A championship games Dec. 6.</p><p>Don Staley, executive director of the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission, said looking back on the years it has been held in Tuscaloosa, the key to an exceptional event is catering to the audience and continuing to do things that the organization does well.</p><p>“We look to see the positive and negatives in both cities. The association sees few flaws, but one thing is to improve the awareness of the Super 6 in social media.”</p><p>The Super 6 games were played in Birmingham from 1996-2008. They moved to Tuscaloosa and Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium in alternating years starting in 2009, and the contract has been extended: The games will be played in Tuscaloosa in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019 and in Auburn in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020.</p><p>Staley said the host organization can also improve on communications between the team of event hosts and the hotels. Staley is already working with a host staff to ensure things are ready come December.</p><p>Staley also said he hopes to see more local teams make it to increase attendance because more people come out to support area teams and it amplifies the experience.</p><p>Nevertheless, Staley guaranteed hospitality will always be top priority.</p><p>“We will just continue to roll out the red carpet for them and provide great customer service for all who is in attendance,” he said. </p><p>Steve Savarese, executive director of the AHSAA, said that with more than 100,000 people attending the Super 6 in the last two years, the association made a great move by putting the games in Tuscaloosa and Auburn.</p><p>“We are elated and thankful that our cities and the Central Board of Control had the foresight to allow these games to continue to be played in these stadiums,” Savarese said.</p><p>Ron Ingram, AHSAA director of communications, said young athletes have a great opportunity to play in the stadiums where the University of Alabama and Auburn University play. </p><p>“This means incredible memories and experiences for our schools to come to Tuscaloosa and to play on the same field where many greats have played,” Ingram said. “Back a year ago, I saw a dad and his cheerleader daughter hugging each other as they saw their school highlighted on the Jumbotron. It is sometimes overwhelming, but a great moment to be a part of,” Ingram said.</p><p>Staley and the AHSAA board are thrilled with the contract extension. </p><p>“This is an event recognized by the coaches, players and administration to be a first-class event every time it is in Tuscaloosa, so we were excited and appreciate the consistency with what the city of Tuscaloosa and Auburn has done over the course of the years,” Staley said.</p><p>Demopolis High School players and fans know firsthand how big an opportunity it is to not only make it to the Super 6, but to win. Demopolis has won a state title twice: Class 4A in 2004 at Legion Field and 5A in 2009 in Bryant-Denny.</p><p>“It was unbelievable and exciting for the kids,” Demopolis coach Tom Causey said. “Once they finished warmups and came out of that tunnel, it was all focus into playing the ballgame.”</p><p>Causey also said the team's welcome in Tuscaloosa was first-class.</p><p>“It was great. They did a fantastic job on getting us in and out. We had a breeze getting into the hotels, and it was not only for the day of the game, but even the next day, our hosts made sure we left satisfied,” Causey said.</p><p>Linden also experienced playing in that atmosphere. The Patriots competed in Bryant-Denny in 2011 for the 1A championship, losing 23-12 to Marion County.</p><p>Linden coach Andro Williams said it was the first time his team had a chance to compete on that level.</p><p>“It is a great opportunity to get people out and get exposed and also gives the chance for people who have never been in that stadium before to experience it,” Williams said.</p><p>Williams also said the hospitality in Tuscaloosa was top-notch.</p><p>“Our host was great. He did a really good job, and I was very pleased with how everything went according to schedule and on time,” Williams said.</p>